A Touch of Kindness: How a Simple Gift Created a Lasting Memriz Moment

Friendships between women, as any woman will tell you, are built of a thousand small kindnesses…swapped back and forth and over again.

                                                            Michelle Obama, ‘’Becoming’’

When a massage turned into a meaningful exchange, it became more than just a session—it became a memory worth sharing.

Have you ever had one of those unexpected moments where something so simple leaves a big imprint on your heart?

That happened to me yesterday—and I’d love to share it with you.

A Birthday Gift That Kept on Giving

A few months ago, I celebrated my birthday. Alongside the cake and celebration, I received one very thoughtful present: a set of therapy session tokens with a massage company.

Honestly? It was just what I needed. With the everyday hustle of work and life, those sessions became sacred little getaways—times to pause, be pampered, and refuel.

Yesterday marked the last of those sessions. I didn’t expect it to be anything out of the ordinary… but life had a sweet surprise waiting.

My Gen Z Therapist and A Touch of Kindness: How a Simple Gift Created a Lasting Memriz Moment

My therapist for the final session was a bright young woman who instantly reminded me of my daughter—around the same age, part of the vibrant and ever-evolving Generation Z.

She was kind, professional, and had such a calming presence. As the session ended, I thanked her—something I’ve made a point to do more intentionally ever since writing a previous Memriz Moment blog about the power of appreciation.

But this time, I wanted to go a step further.

A Dash for a Gift and a Moment Captured

I had decided earlier that I’d give her a lapel pin—a small, discreet token of encouragement that she could wear at work or off-duty. Just something to say, "You’re doing great, and I see you."

Except… I had no pins in my bag. Cue the internal gasp.

My mind went into overdrive trying to figure out a way to still make it happen—because for me, it wasn’t just about the pin. It was about capturing that moment and memorializing it.

So I leaned into the spontaneity.

I thanked the front desk team, grabbed a few leaflets to share with friends, and then sprinted (yes, sprinted) to my car. I found the pin, grabbed a Memriz note card, and scribbled a quick but heartfelt message:

“I’m very pleased with your service today. I wish you all the best in your job and future. Warm regards.”

Back I went—probably breaking my personal record for fastest errand dash—and handed the green envelope with the lapel pin and note to the young therapist.

Her reaction? Pure, wholesome surprise. She was touched, shy, and visibly moved—especially since it happened in front of her team.

Why Moments Like These Matter

I imagine she’ll be the talk of their next team meeting.

But that was kind of the point. I wanted to make her day. To show that a job well done doesn’t go unnoticed. That someone out there, even a passing client, sees her effort and is cheering her on.

Kindness, when intentional, has the power to ripple through people and places in the most unexpected ways. Remember, A Touch of Kindness: How a Simple Gift Created a Lasting Memriz Moment.

What’s Your Memriz Moment?

Has something beautiful, spontaneous, or heartfelt happened to you recently?

Maybe you encouraged a coworker, complimented a stranger, or paid for someone’s coffee. Or maybe someone went out of their way to show kindness to you.

Let’s start a ripple of good.

📝 Share your own Memriz Moment and join a community of kindness where we uplift, inspire, and celebrate the simple gestures that make life meaningful.